Child and Youth Worker

Job Summary

Child and Youth Worker - Day Treatment will report directly to the Client Services Supervisor. Our school-based Day Treatment program in Simcoe County has a permanent relief position available for a Child and Youth Worker. This 10‑month position is from September to early July, with a summer lay‑off from early July to end of August. In this primary care position, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will implement treatment plans for youth, provide crisis management and behaviour support to youth, participate in clinical team meetings and treatment plan reviews.

Job Description

This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group. Internal applicants will be considered first. Hourly Pay Rate : Level I : $26.97; Level II : $28.52; Level III : $29.77.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour management, observation, assessment, intervention, treatment and documentation within a school setting.
• Provide evidence‑based treatment delivered through group sessions and individual programming.
• Provide primary care to 6‑12 youth / clients within a school setting, monitor, document, and administer treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with clinical therapists to assist the client in achieving their treatment goals and practicing skills in a school‑based setting.
• Provide and receive clinical feedback to interdisciplinary teams, including participating in regular treatment review meetings.
• Related work in the school community which is not client specific—classroom relations, interactions within the school body, home‑school and community partners.
• Assist in helping the client and family utilize wider resources in the educational system and community and advocate on their behalf.
• Develop and implement individual goals, service actions and indicators and ensure the delivery of the specific treatment plan.
• Provide assistance to meet client’s academic goals.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by providing consistent, predictable and supportive structure and behaviour management techniques.

Qualifications

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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